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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Charles Todd - Masterpieces in Silver
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 35.79 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35.79 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Head of Charles Todd at lower right, telegraph line in background, value at lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES TODD 1827 • 1910
5
DOLLARS
WP
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint issued in 1995 a Colonial Australia Masterpieces in Silver Proof $5 Dollars, Five Coin Set with reverse designs celebrating Australia's primary industries, communications, transport and economy. This particular coin celebrated the achievements of Charles Todd and his work in setting up communications in early Australia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Charles Todd, which is different from the traditional portraits of the Queen that are commonly used on coins. This portrait was created specifically for the Masterpieces in Silver series and adds an element of exclusivity to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Charles Todd - Masterpieces in Silver) 1995 coin.
